Global maps....yes....there are different methods of projection which take into account these kinds of mapping distortions, but for most practical purposes, using topographic maps for terrestrial navigation...those kinds of distortions aren't nearly a significant factor. anyway.....those maps are wrong...wrong...wrong! Everybody knows that the world looks like.....
List of countries and dependencies by area - Wikipedia world russia antartica not really rated because of ice coverage canada china USA brazil Australia
